1961 Sunbeam Alpine vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1986 Toyota Model F is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Model F weights approximately 307 kg more than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine. (127 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Sunbeam Alpine | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Alpine | Model F |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2240 mm |
